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Egyptian man builds eco-friendly home using only recycled material

Taymour El-Hadidi collected concrete blocks, red bricks and glass bottles to build his environmentally conscious home.

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Changing Egypt's economic perspective

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Sokhna World port in Egypt is a free economic and trade area that is on a mission to boost foreign investments

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Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffin find in over a century

The wooden coffins with mummies inside were discovered in two layers, and were all exceptionally painted and preserved. The coffins will undergo restoration before being moved to a showroom at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef: “Nobody should be above satire”

Since he burst upon the comedic scene in Egypt back in 2011, political satirist, author and stand-up star Bassem Youssef, has been endlessly compared to The Daily Show’s former host, John Stewart.

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Action man Steven Seagal & actress Hend Sabry attend El Gouna Film Festival

During the 9-day run of Egypt’s 3rd edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, Hollywood actors rubbed shoulders with regional movie stars.

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What were the highlights of El Gouna Film Festival’s third edition?

The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival came to a close on September 27.

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Can MENA horror films go mainstream? Yes, says Emirati filmmaker

The genre of horror has not been much explored by filmmakers in the Middle East and North Africa to date, nor achieved mainstream success.

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Watch: New York Met's stolen gilded coffin returned to Egypt

The coffin of the priest Nedjemankh was made in Egypt between approximately 150 and 50 BC. Antiquities theft has flourished in Egypt since its 2011 uprising.

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Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent

Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent

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El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt

The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival has opened its curtains in Egypt. More than 200 movie stars and filmmakers made an appearance on the red carpet opening night.

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Egyptian masseur plays with fire to ease muscle pain

An Egyptian masseur applies the ancient Pharaonic technique, known as the "fiery towel" by starting with a standard massage to stimulate blood circulation and alleviate some of the pain in affected areas. Then comes the heat...

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Record breaking Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra talks triumphs and tragedy

Sixteen years ago, Egyptian adventurer Omar Samra turned his back on a successful career in finance to pursue his love of the great outdoors.

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Record breakers are rising in the Middle East and North Africa

The Guinness World Records is a benchmarking institution best-known for having authenticated and catalogued feats of human endeavour since 1955.

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Egypt asks for help from Interpol to retrieve Tutankhamun bust

The bust of the ancient Egyptian boy king was sold at auction on Thursday, despite speculation that it was stolen from a temple in Luxor.

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How are Egyptians leading the way for American football in the region?

Egypt is the only nation in North Africa which is home to a domestic American football league.

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Outcry as Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies in court

The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egypt of "assassinating" Morsi through years of poor prison conditions and called for worldwide protests.

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Egypt tries to halt sale of pharaoh statue in London next month

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities is trying to halt the auction of an Egyptian statue in London next month, arguing Egypt has a claim over the artefact.

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Euroviews. In Sisi’s Egypt, even teenagers who can’t take their exams get arrested ǀ View

A group of high school students in Egypt can’t take their exams because the system introduced by the Education Minister has failed them. [...] The students, aged 15 to 16 years old, decided to take to the streets to peacefully protest the situation, but they were in turn violently arrested.

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Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque feeds 30,000 during Ramadan

Ramadan is a time of reflection and communion for the estimated 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.

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Ramadan unites Christians and Muslims in Egypt

A group of Muslims and Christians have come together in Egypt to give their time to help the needy of society.

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